This document summarizes a meeting between Brittany Mally and various representatives from Nevada schools regarding wellness programs. It discusses wellness coordinators at different schools, resources provided, and initiatives at specific schools like Diskin ES and Long ES to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Goals for the upcoming year are also outlined around nutrition education, physical activity, and using social media to share healthy recipes and ideas.

1. Brittany Mally, RD, LD
Program Officer
Nevada Department of Agriculture
Food & Nutrition Division

2.  Clark County School Wellness
 Diskin ES
 Rundle ES
 Long ES
 Nye County School Wellness
 Mater Academy
 China Springs Youth Camp
 Update on goals entered and wellness online reporting tool
 Questions

3.  Designated wellness coordinator at each school = 357 coordinators
 Binder of resources
 Copy of policy
 Copy of district wellness goals
 Sample lesson plans
 Action for Healthy Kids training April 28th
 Same training in Washoe County May 26th

4.  Diskin ES
 Has 20 min recess before lunch
 Rundle ES
 PE classes included a curriculum that taught students about making healthy food choices
 Students received a charm for being able to identify and make healthy food choices
 School mileage club provided opportunities for students to run laps daily for charms
 Classes received one additional 15 minute recess for perfect attendance as earned.
 Classes also received an additional 15 minute recess monthly for graduating reading levels.
 Long ES
 School garden constructed Summer and Fall 2015. Each class visits personal garden bed twice per
month for a total of 40 minutes. Garden class instructed by Farmer Jen who teaches students
lessons about gardening and nutrition.

5.  Has several wellness coordinators (WC) that cover multiple schools
 # of schools depends on # of students at each school
 Funding for them comes from general fund – backed by school district and
superintendent
 Pay based on size of schools/# of students total in wellness coordinators area.
 Example ~$500/quarter. Not a FT job.
 Flyers for the FFVP
 WC goes through a school wellness policy site checklist and gives to district WC

6. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=
LQ93UWFEFH0

7. Where in the world do I
come from?
While I am originally from
South America I can be found
all over the world. My seasons
are summer and fall.
Can you think of some other
places I might be grown?
FUN FACTS!
 All tomatoes were originally
developed from a cherry
tomato from South America.
The first tomatoes culivated
in Europe in the 16th century,
were yellow cherry tomatoes.
Cherry tomatoes first
became popular in the U.S. in
1919.
Different ways I can be
prepared?
Raw/Salsas
Pasta
Can you think of any foods
where you can use cherry
tomatoes?
Fresh Tonnarelli Pasta, zucchini, heirloom
cherry tomatoes

9.  Nutrition Education & Promotion Goal
 By September 29, 2016 purchase and distribute a minimum of three posters for each school kitchen to hang.
Posters will be purchased by Food Service Dept. 2. Each Wellness Coordinator will meet a minimum of two times
each School year with Principals to discuss Educating Parents, Staff and Students. Topics should include whether
the Wellness Policy is posted on each Schools website. Nutrition Education. Physical activity goals. Other School-
Based Activities. 3. Starting 2016/2017 SY for our Schools that participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
program, a weekly flyer of the items that will be served will be shared with all Staff to help teach the students
what it is they are trying. Hopefully get Teachers to make copies for students to take home and share with their
parents.
 Physical Activity Goal
 By October 7, 2016 each School Wellness Coordinator will meet with Principal and Staff to approach them with
the idea of having 60 second exercise breaks between subjects during the School day. Make suggestions for
starting a before and after school exercise club. Suggest competitions between schools for the most exercise
minutes in a day. Suggest Schools post activities on their School websites.
 Other Wellness Goal
 For the School year 2016-2017 have a social media page for all Schools to find healthy recipes, ideas for healthy
fundraisers, incorporate healthy snacks for teaching math instead of candy. Have it in place by September 30, 2016.

10.  3 towers – growing kale, basil, red lettuce,
cilantro, and romaine lettuce
 Middle schoolers responsible for brining them
in and outside, checking pH of water, trimming
roots
 Mentor is retired teacher
 MS science teacher incorporates plant anatomy,
pH, and importance of veggies in diets
 Kicked off garden with assembly on plant-based
diets and harmful effects of sugar
 Funded by donation
 Wellness Coordinator – Sindy Baca
Sindy.Baca@materacademynv.org

12.  Uses a video monitor in dining room
 Shows menus, animated fun facts, nutritional info, and additional
“food/agriculture” info
 Sparks more interest for the kids as to what they are eating

13.  Deadline for goals and school information entered = June 1st
 District goals submitted to date = 8
 Schools submitted to date = 13
 Schools open to date = 12
 Hiccups/challenges so far with online tool
 Changes made to tool

19. Contact Information:
Brittany Mally
Program Officer
(775) 353-3663
b.mally@agri.nv.gov
 Nevada Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Division
http://agri.nv.gov/Food/FoodNutrition_Home/
 Nevada’s School Wellness Policy & Resources
http://nutrition.nv.gov/Programs/Wellness/